To fix problems with the Galaxy S10 smartphone’s fingerprint recognition, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it will soon put out a software patch. Galaxy S10 phones have a sensor in the display that finds the ridges of fingerprints through ultrasound, and the electronics maker has...
Barneys New York has chosen Authentic Brands Group, which owns and licenses fashion, celebrity and media brands, as its initial bidder. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Walmart and Mattel are trying new ways to sell toys to children, with an interactive video store featuring different “floors” with toys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
While toilet paper seems like a product that should have been around for as long as there has been commerce, it actually is a fairly modern invention. Before 1857, the most common “toilet paper” in the United States actually consisted of pages from the Sears Roebuck...
Before Nick Chen helped start his hospitality subscription box company, ‘Welcome, he and his business partner took a trip with some friends. They stayed at a nice Airbnb apartment in San Diego in a luxury high-rise with four people staying in a four-bedroom, two-bath condo. Everything...
Retail sales in the U.S. decreased 0.3 percent September 2019, the first such decline in seven months, according to figures released Wednesday (Oct. 16) by the U.S. Commerce Department. The news comes amid ongoing fears of a recession and worries about trade wars. Get the...
With an eye toward logistics and financial services, MercadoLibre Inc. will reportedly invest over $718 million (3 billion reais) in Brazil next year. The Latin American eCommerce pioneer intends to invest more in its payments and financial services unit as it seeks partnerships and opens additional distribution...
At multiple restaurants operated by one of its franchisees, Outback Steakhouse is testing machine learning (ML) technology from Presto. The test is focused on the restaurant lobby, but could grow to the kitchen, curbside pickup and dining room areas, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
With simpler stores that offer fewer products at lower prices, German discount chains Aldi and Lidl have increased their sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
